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Ronaldo vs Messi: Who is Better?

You have
probably read through many articles that have attempted to influence or provide
you with their interpretations on the question that looms on every football
fans mind, Ronaldo or Messi? In this article, I will provide you with rare key
analysis, which unlike other articles, will allow you to make your own
decision. Before we can delve into the question it is vital that we acknowledge
that the efforts, dedication and sheer ability of these players is
unquestionable. What we can question however, is which player’s ability enables
them to exert a greater influence in football both at club and national level.

Background:

As of latest
(2015), Ronaldo currently plays for Real Madrid and Portugal whilst Messi
offers his services for Barcelona and the Argentinian National team. Ronaldo
was born in Madeira, Portugal whilst Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina.
Whilst many may think the two payers are very different I have managed to
uncover evidence that says otherwise. Both players in their early life, in
adolescence, succumbed to many difficulties that inspired them to aspire
greater success. Ronaldo experienced bullying and grew up with an alcoholic
father who as of current is dead. Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone
deficiency at the age of 13. He unfortunately often experienced bullying as a
result.

Positioning:

The position
that both players play is very integral in assessing the influence that their
ability exerts in matches. Ronaldo has very much always played the Left Wing
position for much of his career. As of the previous few years, Ronaldo has
gradually began to transition into the ‘No. 9 Striker position’ and many
football critics such as Guilllem Balague, have argued that perhaps Ronaldo’s
growing age is now taking a toll on his body therefore becoming a permanent
striker would benefit him. Ronaldo has proved to be effective in his favoured
Left Wing position, and the evidence often brought up to reinforce this idea is
his prolific goal scoring. Ronaldo has unbelievably managed to score 50+ goals
in the past 4 consecutive years. He has also claimed 32 hat-tricks which is a
current record. Over the years, we have
always seen Ronaldo sprint down the wing and cut in and always produce
something magical that lifts us up of our seats. It’s easier knowing what he’s
going to do but stopping him is a completely different task. Furthermore, the
fact that he has been able to consistently do this exemplifies Ronaldo’s
influence at club level.

Messi on the other hand, began his career
operating on the right wing position.
Messi did excel in this position and so attracted our interests with his
break through into the Barcelona XI at the raw age of 19. Gradually due to many
factors and Messi’s progressive influence in the team, he was moved to the
Centre-Forward Position. It is arguable that Messi has effectively reached
astonishing heights in his career via this transition. Messi also regarded a
prolific goal scorer, has set a plethora of new records to emphasise his claim
as No.1 in the world. Most notably we witnessed him become the only player to
score 50 goals in a single La Liga Season, only player to score 91 goals in a
calendar year and he also became the La Liga’s all-time leading goal scorer in
2014.

2014/15 Season Statistics

To a large
extent, its irrefutable both players have mastered the art of goal scoring but
who has been able to accomplish greater success from their exploits? Whilst
Ronaldo has scored 324 goals in 315 appearances (as of October 2015) it is
clear that his goals have not led him to much success. Ronaldo has only
managed, to win 7 titles as a result which comparable to Messi is somewhat a
miniature achievement. Even former Real Madrid players such as Di Stefano have
scored less than Ronaldo with 308 goals but still managed to win more than
double the amount of trophies that Ronaldo has won. Messi having scored 440
goals in 524 games has enjoyed more success. He has managed to win a staggering
25 titles, just over 3 times as much as Ronaldo. In this instance is clear that
Messi certainly has more influence in the game.

International Football:

The
performance of both players at international level is quite interesting. Whilst
it is arguable that Messi has dominated Ronaldo at club level, at international
level we have witnessed a different story. Ronaldo has seen more success in his
playing time with Portugal. Ronaldo participated in his first international
tournament at the 2004 Euros which saw him feature in the UEFA Euro All-Star
Team for the competition. Messi, on the other hand had to wait till the 2006
FIFA World Cup to feature in his first international tournament. Ronaldo progressed
further with Portugal in the 2006 World Cup as he made it to the semi-finals,
compared to Messi who was eliminated with Argentina in the quarter finals. At the 2014 World Cup Messi had arguably his
best year with Argentina as he made it to the finals whilst Portugal were
eliminated in the group stages. Messi also controversially won the golden ball.
In their time with their national teams, both have managed to become captains
of their teams. Ronaldo became the all-time top scorer of his country in 2014,
a feat which Messi is yet to achieve. Furthermore, Ronaldo has also become the
icon of his country with a large majority of Portuguese football fans regarding
him the best player ever for his country. Messi has somewhat struggled to
achieve this as the Argentinian fans often embrace Diego Maradona as their
icon. In this topic, Ronaldo has proven himself to have more influence in the
game.

Success and Achievements:

Perhaps the
most priceless trophy and football’s biggest prize is the Ballon’dor. A trophy awarded
to the best player in the world each year. This trophy has been won by some of
the most famous players in previous generations such as, Zidane and Ronaldinho.

Messi has managed to win an
unprecedented 4 consecutive Ballon’dor’s (2009, 2010, 2011&2012). He is
also the youngest player to win 3 Ballon’dor’s at the breath-taking age of 24.

Ronaldo on
the other hand has won 3 Ballon’dor’s (2008, 2013&2014). Although Ronaldo
has been unable to succeed as much as Messi in this achievement, it has been
documented by minority crowds of fans that Ronaldo suffered injustice at being
denied the Ballon’dor prize in the years of 2011 and 2012.

Listen mate Ronald's is the better player overall. he can go to their leagues and still bang goals and he's proben that when he used to play for United. Can messi do this? If so why doesn't he? Surely the best player in the world should be able to play ass well in other leagues? Point proven Ronaldo is the best.

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